Crystal Palace are proving that big moments bring out big performances, and their 3-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk was no exception. While Oliver Glasner's tenure as Eagles boss may be winding down at season's end, he's already etched his name in club folklore with last season's FA Cup triumph—and he's not done yet.

Palace, pre-season favorites in the Conference League, have positioned themselves perfectly for a shot at glory in the final on May 27 in Leipzig. The key to their success? Players stepping up when it matters most.

Ismaila Sarr continued his red-hot form, bagging his eighth goal of the campaign to become the competition's joint top scorer. With 18 goals across all competitions this season—including six in knockout stages—the winger is proving he thrives under pressure.

But Sarr wasn't alone in the spotlight. Jean-Philippe Mateta caused constant headaches for the Shakhtar defense before making way for Jorgen Strand Larsen, who delivered a decisive goal to give Palace a commanding two-goal lead.

For Strand Larsen, it was a moment of redemption. The Norwegian arrived in January as Palace's record signing at £48 million but has managed just three Premier League goals. His fine finish against Shakhtar—his first in European competition—couldn't have come at a better time, both for his confidence and his club's European ambitions.